Course United Nations Immersion Programme
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At the heart of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) delivers training workshops to address the needs of these international actors. MDPU’s activities cover a wide range of domains, including training on the UN system and skills development.
As part of the training activities implemented during the summer months, UNITAR designed a blended programme consisting of a 4-weeks e-Learning course followed by 5-day field visit to Geneva, offering participants a full immersion into the United Nation's multilateral working environment.
In line with UNITAR’s mandate, its main purpose is to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in the area of international affairs and diplomacy. This will empower them to work more efficiently and effectively in any multilateral setting.
UNITAR further intends to strengthen the participants’ conviction of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, especially multilateralism. It lastly aspires to give its participants access to UN institutions and personal in order to gain valuable insights into future career opportunities.
By the end of the Immersion Programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain key components of the United Nations system and its agencies;
- Classify the principal themes and topics in international affairs;
- Familiarize themselves with International Geneva as a city of multilateralism;
- Apply core skills and techniques of common diplomatic practice;
- Adapt values and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
